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Funny People

2009 · 146 min

A long, bittersweet mix of crude laughs and quiet soul-searching, like watching a comedy show slowly turn into a therapy session.

Directed by: Judd Apatow
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann

Tagline: George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.
Overview: Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.

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Directed by: Judd Apatow
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
death
identity
love
redemption
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong

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Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	7
Realism	8
Romance	5
Tension	4
Darkness	6
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: comedy, drama
Directed by: Judd Apatow
Written by: Judd Apatow
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza, RZA
Music: Michael Andrews, Jason Schwartzman
Cinematography: Janusz Kamiński
Runtime: 146 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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